This Christmas at the Mary Rose Museum – Rats in Hats!
Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth · 12 December 2026
Image: Mary Rose MuseumVisitors to the Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth can search for twelve rats hidden among the museum's large collection of Tudor artefacts during December. The trail suits families looking for a festive activity. Booking is recommended, and times are listed on the event page.
Highlights
- Find twelve rats hidden among the Tudor collection
- Festive family activity at the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth
- Booking recommended; check the event page for times and prices
Getting there
Mary Rose Museum, PO1 3LX
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Image: Mary Rose MuseumHatch's History Detectives
Hatch's History Detectives is a family trail at the Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth, running from 24 September 2026 to 28 January 2027. Visitors follow Hatch, the ship's dog, through the galleries using a free trail sheet, exploring the story of the Mary Rose, her crew and the Tudor world. Activities include dressing-up, mystery scent canisters, excavating replica objects and trying a replica bow and pike.
Image: Mary Rose MuseumRelaxed Opening Morning
The Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth holds Relaxed Opening Mornings on a monthly basis from 10am to 12 noon, with lights raised and sound effects reduced. The sessions are designed for visitors with visual impairment or other medical and physical conditions, including autism and dementia. Volunteers and staff are on hand to guide visitors through the museum.
Image: Mary Rose MuseumOctober Half Term at the Mary Rose
The Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth runs a half term programme from 26 to 30 October 2026, with hands-on activities for families. Visitors can make their own linstock, hear about Tudor sea superstitions and learn how a Tudor cannon was fired. Booking is recommended, and times and prices are on the event page.